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1
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
- the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
- buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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nounSynonyms of buckle (Entry 2 of 2)
as in twist, loop
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The first known use of buckle was in the 14th century
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